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there were all kinds of bonds, which is debt of cities and countries and states. of course there is the federal debt. as i recall, some people with fiduciary responsibility are only allowed to select investments that have very high ratings. the highest raiders in the world, at one time -- rated in the world, at one time, was the united states of america. and widows and orphans funds will invest in government bonds. host: alma, thank you for your call. we will consider your suggestion. the senate banking, housing and urban affairs committee is about to hold a hearing on the oversight of the fha program. shaun donovan will be testifying. we will be going to that as soon as that hearing begins. i want to show you this article in "the new york times took ." president obama plans to ask congress for about $50 billion for emergency funds to help rebuild the state's the were ravaged by hurricane sandy. regional leaders complained wednesday it was not enough. the white house will send the proposal to capitol hill this week. it should be between $45,000,000,000.50 $5 billi
there were all kinds of bonds, which is debt of cities and countries and states. of course there is the federal debt. as i recall, some people with fiduciary responsibility are only allowed to select investments that have very high ratings. the highest raiders in the world, at one time -- rated in the world, at one time, was the united states of america. and widows and orphans funds will invest in government bonds. host: alma, thank you for your call. we will consider your suggestion. the...
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. >> this weekend, we look behind the scenes at the history of new york's capital city, albany, saturday on "poke t.d.." -- "book tv." >> in a few
. >> this weekend, we look behind the scenes at the history of new york's capital city, albany, saturday on "poke t.d.." -- "book tv." >> in a few
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if we fast forward into 2013 and military operation goes well and the big cities are redeemed and we have good elections, i think the one lesson we should all take from this experience is the need for partnerships that democracy shouldn't end when you have to deepen the process of service delivery and strengthening of institutions. >> thank you very much. i appreciate your insight. >> i'll be quick. i thank all of you for your testimony and mr. mahmoud thank you for your testimony. you focused on the need of a credible government for mali in the south. i asked the d.o.d. lady before, evidently from your testimony, captain sunago is not the type of guy that would be representative of reform? >> yes. >> that is what mr. mahmoud said . secondly, i want to make a comment, there was a critical observation by adding contagion as a big concern and may be the biggest concern if this spreads, it becomes more and more powerful in neighboring partners and a significant problem not just for the united states but west africa. and i appreciate your testimony on that. >> thank you very much. i'm gr
if we fast forward into 2013 and military operation goes well and the big cities are redeemed and we have good elections, i think the one lesson we should all take from this experience is the need for partnerships that democracy shouldn't end when you have to deepen the process of service delivery and strengthening of institutions. >> thank you very much. i appreciate your insight. >> i'll be quick. i thank all of you for your testimony and mr. mahmoud thank you for your testimony....
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what the palestinians are saying, if they were go to the international criminal court, which this city will when they achieve this status, is we do not want to negotiate with israel. we want to ostracize israel, we want to say there should be no israel -- totally contradictory to the belief in the two states. if they're going to say that israelis to defend themselves in one way or another should be treated as criminals for defending the right of israel to exist, what does that say about their belief in peace and their willingness to recognize israel? so it is a very unfortunate outcome that the united nations will grant nonmember observer status at the u.n., not only for what it does at the u.n., but more significantly for what it allows to happen at the international criminal court. we think it really hurts any kind of direct talks. president abbas, now in the evil putdotion of trying to hamas t hamas, is threatening to use this enhanced status to pursue these initiatives. we want to talk about bipartisan issues -- you have got one right here. we are committed to using every means at
what the palestinians are saying, if they were go to the international criminal court, which this city will when they achieve this status, is we do not want to negotiate with israel. we want to ostracize israel, we want to say there should be no israel -- totally contradictory to the belief in the two states. if they're going to say that israelis to defend themselves in one way or another should be treated as criminals for defending the right of israel to exist, what does that say about their...
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joseph's hospital in syracuse, the city's first hospital. in 1883, mother mary ann received a letter that would change her life. it was from a missionary in hawaii who was desperately searching for volunteers to take charge of the hospitals that served people with hanson's disease. more than 50 religious congregations had already declined, but mother mary ann was different. she eagerly accepted the mission. she wrote back to fatherly nor. quote, i'm hungry for the work and wish in all my heart to be one of the chosen ones. i am not afraid of any disease, end quote. mother mary ann left for hawaii along with six sisters from syracuse in 1883 where she began a 30-year mission, caring for those diagnosed with hanson's disease. mother maryian accepted a government plea to start a new -- mothery mary ann accepted a government plea to start a new hospital. she arrived months before f damien's death. she oversaw the expansion of health services and programs to provide for education and she lived until the age of 80. on august 9, 1918, she died. she
joseph's hospital in syracuse, the city's first hospital. in 1883, mother mary ann received a letter that would change her life. it was from a missionary in hawaii who was desperately searching for volunteers to take charge of the hospitals that served people with hanson's disease. more than 50 religious congregations had already declined, but mother mary ann was different. she eagerly accepted the mission. she wrote back to fatherly nor. quote, i'm hungry for the work and wish in all my heart...
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he worked for the president and progressive causes and began in 2008 when he performed in five cities in north carolina and. his efforts generated thousands of volunteers and helped win the state for the democrats for the first time since 1976. the last year has been a busy for them on the campaign trail, over 50 radio and television interviews and 40 events, from concerts' and field offices to opening the final night of the democratic national convention. just yesterday, he helped brighten up washington, d.c. by performing at the lighting of the national christmas tree. his music was with us as we celebrated the season, our family and country. i would like to welcome james taylor. [applause] >> thank you, got sick, bill -- for theu , susan, cupcakes. i got a fire when myself. mighty tasty. you know, i titled this thing today election reform because i thought i needed to have a title. i probably know less about election reform then pretty much everybody in the room. i will talk a little bit about it toward the end. really, what i wanted to do it is described a pilgrim's progress throu
he worked for the president and progressive causes and began in 2008 when he performed in five cities in north carolina and. his efforts generated thousands of volunteers and helped win the state for the democrats for the first time since 1976. the last year has been a busy for them on the campaign trail, over 50 radio and television interviews and 40 events, from concerts' and field offices to opening the final night of the democratic national convention. just yesterday, he helped brighten up...